On Feb. 14, 1969, U.S. Army Huey helicopter #174 was gunned down while on a medical rescue mission in Vietnam, killing two of the crew on board. What's left of the U.S. Army helicopter has been turned into art, but it has also helped to heal veterans suffering from PTSD.
Contemporary artist Steve Maloney partnered with Light Horse Legacy to transform the helicopter into a mixed sculpture and multi-media project Maloney called "Take me Home Huey." Dedicated to the more than 2 million Americans that served in Vietnam, Mahoney restored, reskinned and repurposed the helicopter into a 47-foot long sculpture decorated with the names of the crew chief Gary Dubach and medic Stephen Schumacher who died in the crash.
The exhibit has visited military and aircraft museums across the country in hopes of sparking a dialogue for veterans dealing with PTSD.
“It has connected them and has been a catalyst for their conversations for sure. We've heard that talk is good and they've confirmed it is now a healing helicopter and that's our mission," Maloney said.
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